Western Africa: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Western Africa

The West African goat meat market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Goat Meat Production in Western Africa

In value terms, goat meat production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 78%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of goat meat production was Nigeria (X tons), comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, goat meat production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Burkina Faso (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Niger (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

In Nigeria, goat meat production increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Burkina Faso (+4.8% per year) and Niger (+3.3% per year).

In 2022, the average goat meat yield in Western Africa totaled X kg per head, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 6.5%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Western Africa was estimated at X heads, approximately equating 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6.5%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports in Western Africa

For the third year in a row, Western Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of goat meat, which decreased by -7.3% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11,718% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat meat exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5,017% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Benin was the key exporter of goat meat in Western Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X kg, which was approx. 68% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), committing a 30% share of total exports. Ghana (X kg) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Benin was also the fastest-growing in terms of the goat meat exports, with a CAGR of +30.7% from 2012 to 2022. Cote d'Ivoire (-3.7%) and Ghana (-20.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Benin (+65 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (-14.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest goat meat supplying countries in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Benin ($X) and Ghana ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Benin, with a CAGR of +21.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 406%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of goat meat imported in Western Africa declined to X tons, with a decrease of -11.6% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mali (X tons) represented the main importer of goat meat, making up 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Liberia (X tons), together committing an 18% share of total imports. Ghana (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Mali was also the fastest-growing in terms of the goat meat imports, with a CAGR of +32.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Liberia (+21.0%) and Guinea (+17.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Cote d'Ivoire experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ghana (-9.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mali (+64 p.p.) and Liberia (+4.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-12.8 p.p.) and Ghana (-19.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mali ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported goat meat in Western Africa, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Liberia, with a 4.8% share.

In Mali, goat meat imports increased at an average annual rate of +35.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (+5.3% per year) and Liberia (+16.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 27%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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